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Cologne (dpa) - Ships have been sailing on the Rhine again since Tuesday.
The water level in Cologne fell below the limit of 8.30 meters in the morning, said a spokesman for the Rhine waterways and shipping office.
This means that the Rhine is reopened for shipping.
However, there are still some restrictions: the ships would have to sail in the middle third of the river and reduce their speed in order to avoid waves.
A further drop in water levels is expected for the next few days, so that the situation should relax even further.
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Flood control center Cologne